Tara Cudda

Coastal Feature, Headland, Point in Shetland

Scotland

Tara Cudda

Helli Ness to Bard Head We are at the parking place above Crossie Geo halfway between Lerwick and Sumburgh Head on the mainland of Shetland and I am looking north east across Greenmow and Helli Ness to Bard Head, Bressay. The Isle of Noss can be seen beyond Bressay.
Helli Ness to Bard Head Credit: Carroll Pierce

Tara Cudda is a headland located on the Shetland Islands, an archipelago in the North Atlantic Ocean. Situated on the western coast of the Mainland, the largest island in the Shetlands, Tara Cudda is known for its striking coastal features and scenic beauty.

With its prominent position jutting into the sea, Tara Cudda offers breathtaking views of the surrounding coastline and the vast expanse of the Atlantic Ocean. The headland is characterized by steep cliffs that rise dramatically from the sea, creating a rugged and picturesque landscape. These cliffs are composed mainly of sedimentary rocks, providing a fascinating geological insight into the area's history.

The area around Tara Cudda is also home to a diverse range of wildlife. Many seabirds can be spotted nesting along the cliffs, including puffins, fulmars, and guillemots. The surrounding waters are known for their rich marine life, attracting seals, dolphins, and even occasional sightings of whales.

Tara Cudda is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts, hikers, and photographers who are drawn to its natural beauty and tranquil ambiance. There are walking trails that wind along the headland, allowing visitors to explore the area and appreciate its unique geology and wildlife. Additionally, the headland serves as an excellent vantage point for observing the stunning sunsets that grace the Shetland Islands.

Overall, Tara Cudda is a remarkable coastal feature that showcases the rugged beauty and natural wonders of the Shetland Islands. Its breathtaking cliffs, diverse wildlife, and captivating vistas make it a must-visit location for anyone exploring this remote and awe-inspiring region.

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Tara Cudda Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 60.037399/-1.1815765 or Grid Reference HU4528. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Helli Ness to Bard Head We are at the parking place above Crossie Geo halfway between Lerwick and Sumburgh Head on the mainland of Shetland and I am looking north east across Greenmow and Helli Ness to Bard Head, Bressay. The Isle of Noss can be seen beyond Bressay.
Helli Ness to Bard Head
We are at the parking place above Crossie Geo halfway between Lerwick and Sumburgh Head on the mainland of Shetland and I am looking north east across Greenmow and Helli Ness to Bard Head, Bressay. The Isle of Noss can be seen beyond Bressay.
Aith, Cunningsburgh, from the air
Aith, Cunningsburgh, from the air
Greenmow and Helli Ness, Cunningsburgh, from the air
Greenmow and Helli Ness, Cunningsburgh, from the air
Helli Ness, Cunningsburgh, from the air
Helli Ness, Cunningsburgh, from the air
Helli Ness, Cunningsburgh, from the sea Taken from the ferry en route to Orkney, from about 3 km distance.
Helli Ness, Cunningsburgh, from the sea
Taken from the ferry en route to Orkney, from about 3 km distance.
Burn Of Aith Broch This mound has been identified as the remains of a broch. <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://canmore.org.uk/site/939/burn-of-aith" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://canmore.org.uk/site/939/burn-of-aith">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Burn Of Aith Broch
This mound has been identified as the remains of a broch. LinkExternal link
Aithsvoe Marina A very nice facility, built in 2004, still looking new.
The biggish boat off the water is the Mousa Ferry (Solan IV); both it <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1180671">HU4428 : Mousa ferry at winter home, Aithsvoe, Cunningsburgh</a> and the ferry business is up for sale (2011)
Aithsvoe Marina
A very nice facility, built in 2004, still looking new. The biggish boat off the water is the Mousa Ferry (Solan IV); both it HU4428 : Mousa ferry at winter home, Aithsvoe, Cunningsburgh and the ferry business is up for sale (2011)
Planticrubs Turri Ness These, usually round, structures are to be found all over Shetland.
The near one, in this case, is still in use (few are).
Traditionally used for growing Kale or Cabbages in shelter and protected from rabbits and livestock.
In this case all but a few red cabbage seedlings had been recently removed.
Nice old pictures here - <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://shetlopedia.com/Planticrubs" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://shetlopedia.com/Planticrubs">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Planticrubs Turri Ness
These, usually round, structures are to be found all over Shetland. The near one, in this case, is still in use (few are). Traditionally used for growing Kale or Cabbages in shelter and protected from rabbits and livestock. In this case all but a few red cabbage seedlings had been recently removed. Nice old pictures here - LinkExternal link
Shetland Crub The Planticrub <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2622576">HU4529 : Planticrubs Turri Ness</a> here is in use. It is totally closed off to protect the cabbage plants.
Dot stands on the step used for access.
The tanker Loch Rannoch sits way out, biding her time.
Shetland Crub
The Planticrub HU4529 : Planticrubs Turri Ness here is in use. It is totally closed off to protect the cabbage plants. Dot stands on the step used for access. The tanker Loch Rannoch sits way out, biding her time.
Hellia A small peninsula in Uxna Geo reaching into another grid square
Hellia
A small peninsula in Uxna Geo reaching into another grid square
Uxna Geo The tip of Hellia just in the square
Uxna Geo
The tip of Hellia just in the square
Orkna Geo A narrow dark place, full of seal sound today - dramatic on a wild night I bet.
Orkna Geo
A narrow dark place, full of seal sound today - dramatic on a wild night I bet.
Heliport or Helliness? We weren't expecting aircraft of course but what we did find was nice and very interesting <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2628093">HU4528 : Helliness or Heliport</a>.
A little more here <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://shetlopedia.com/Helli_Ness" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://shetlopedia.com/Helli_Ness">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Heliport or Helliness?
We weren't expecting aircraft of course but what we did find was nice and very interesting HU4528 : Helliness or Heliport. A little more here LinkExternal link
Helliness or Heliport The inside of the house mapped as Heliport but known as the House of Helliness - a strange anomaly.
However, it is rather interesting architecturally as well as archaeologically.
See <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2628082">HU4528 : Heliport or Helliness?</a>
Helliness or Heliport
The inside of the house mapped as Heliport but known as the House of Helliness - a strange anomaly. However, it is rather interesting architecturally as well as archaeologically. See HU4528 : Heliport or Helliness?
The House of Helliness The house, mapped as Heliport, but more widely known as Helliness is very prominent. It is surrounded and protected by substantial walling.
See also - <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2628082">HU4528 : Heliport or Helliness?</a>
The House of Helliness
The house, mapped as Heliport, but more widely known as Helliness is very prominent. It is surrounded and protected by substantial walling. See also - HU4528 : Heliport or Helliness?
Helliness Cairn Probably an old landing cairn, marking a fairly safe approach from the sea. But it would have to be pretty calm.
Heliport <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2628082">HU4528 : Heliport or Helliness?</a> is on the hill behind.
Helliness Cairn
Probably an old landing cairn, marking a fairly safe approach from the sea. But it would have to be pretty calm. Heliport HU4528 : Heliport or Helliness? is on the hill behind.
Very Old Structure - Taing of Helliness A few metres to the NW of the mapped structure <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2632629">HU4628 : Marked Structure - Taing of Helliness</a> is a faint outline of a much older one - it looks like a dwelling.
Viewed on Google Earth, there is even another feature, very close-by and circular.
I had the feeling there was a lot of archaeology here.
Very Old Structure - Taing of Helliness
A few metres to the NW of the mapped structure HU4628 : Marked Structure - Taing of Helliness is a faint outline of a much older one - it looks like a dwelling. Viewed on Google Earth, there is even another feature, very close-by and circular. I had the feeling there was a lot of archaeology here.
Marked Structure - Taing of Helliness The obvious feature may have been a crub or a lambing enclosure.
It's likely that the stone was robbed from the nearby unmarked feature <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2632614">HU4628 : Very Old Structure - Taing of Helliness</a>
Marked Structure - Taing of Helliness
The obvious feature may have been a crub or a lambing enclosure. It's likely that the stone was robbed from the nearby unmarked feature HU4628 : Very Old Structure - Taing of Helliness
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Tara Cudda is located at Grid Ref: HU4528 (Lat: 60.037399, Lng: -1.1815765)

Unitary Authority: Shetland Islands

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

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